December 5, 2007 / Front Page

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BOLTON ICE SCULPTING EVENT

The Bolton Business Improvement Area held an ice sculpting event Friday night featuring professional ice carvers, carol singing, hot cider and the lighting of the Christmas tree downtown. More...

News

Caledon recreation facilities to get new life

By ALAN LICZYK Staff Reporter

Renewing and breathing life into the Town's recreation facilities is the focus of the recreation and property services department in its 2008 budget. More...

Doctors accepting patients

The Town of Caledon's economic development and communications department has reported there are two new doctors in Caledon accepting patients. They include Dr. Gagnon, located at 170 McEwan Drive East, Suite 219, telephone 905-951-7525 and Dr. More...

Maple Farm pitches in to help the CCS Santa Fund

Maple Farm Supply Ltd. is doing its part to help out. They have set up a box in the store by their Christmas tree to receive unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items. More...

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Editorial

Why 'junk science' has no place in our courtrooms

Let's hope the recommendation gets the attention it deserves from Justice Stephen Goudge, who is currently conducting a public inquiry into the role played by Dr. More...

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Business & Finance

Village Montessori opens in Inglewood United Church

Inglewood is now home to a new Montessori school. Margaret Stapley and Corry Carter recently opened Village Montessori School in the historical setting of the Inglewood United Church. More...

Diamond polisher at Gallery Gemma

Did you know that Canada is the first country in the world to mine, cut and polish its own diamonds? Did you know that Canada is the third largest producer of diamonds in the world, behind Russia and Botswana but ahead of South Africa? More...

Location for Kerr Log House scrutinized

By ALAN LICZYK Staff Reporter

Caledon councillors had some differences about where the Kerr Log House should be located after the redevelopment feasibility study was presented to them recently. More...

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Our Readers Write

Support the CPCC/OEYC

On behalf of the Bolton & District Home Child Care Providers Network, I would like to wish the CPCC/Early Years Centre (the toy library) a very happy 20th birthday! More...

Local play top-notch!

I was fortunate enough to attend the premier of Who We Are, created by STAGE (Student Theatre for Awareness Guidance and Education) Nov. 28 at the Blackhorse Village Players in Caledon. More...

Thanking carriers, postal workers and garbage collectors

Christmas and New Year's are a commin and our junk will take a jump, Every week with the "lucky old sun" you retrieve it at the front, Rain, shine or snow, garbage, salvage and evergreens they await your welcome call, No load too large, no load too More...

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Blood clinic is Dec. 11

Canadian Blood Services wants you to save twice as many lives by donating blood with a friend. Be a star in someone's life and help brighten their holidays by donating blood. From Dec. 3 through Jan. More...

Mayfield hosts seniors' social

Once again the students and staff of Mayfield S. S. would like to invite senior citizens in the community to visit the school for an afternoon of entertainment and friendship, for the Seniors' Social, Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 11:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. More...

Proposed tax increase too high says mayor

By ALAN LICZYK Staff Reporter

A proposed 7.6 per cent tax increase in the Town's 2008 draft budget is too high and will definitely come down, says Caledon Mayor Marolyn Morrison. This was her initial reaction as Caledon council began its budget discussions last week. More...

Columns

Until we meet again, John!

By Mark Pavilons

John Gilbert once told me that success was "enjoying what we do while we appreciate what we have." Worse than the sadness I feel inside is the void his departure creates, not just for me, but for all who were lucky to have met him. More...

A 23-year roller coaster ride

Mark Pavilons

"As the rain falling out of the clouds becomes the life origin for plants, so the stream of creativeness becomes the source of life for a man. More...

National Affairs

Senate change more democratic
Claire Hoy

It is not entirely unfair to describe Canada's unelected Senate as "a taskless thanks." Yes, the Senate performs many tasks, some of which are even useful, e.g. More...

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Community

COMMUNITY EVENTS

A directory of what is happening in the community

THIS COLUMN IS PROVIDED AS A FREE PUBLIC SERVICE TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ANNOUNCE UPCOMING EVENTS. PLEASE CONTACT BETH EARLYREA AT CALEDON COMMUNITY SERVICES AT 905-584-9460 IF YOU WISH TO HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLISHED. More...

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Caledon Sports

Minor bantam AEs win at Stouffville

The Caledon Hawks headed out to Stouffville Nov. 16 in hopes of winning the Stouffville tournament. The team played five games and won all of them. More...

Roth Hawks win at home

November 26 will be remembered as a snowy evening and a night that Roth Diamond Tools bantam Hawks played well at home. The visitors from Flamborough had a tough drive and things did not get better when the puck dropped. More...

Hawks topple Oakville

The Hawks hosted Milton at Caledon East arena Nov. 12. The Hawks were put in flight by Chris Scrivo who scored unassisted at 8:22. This game remained close into the second largely due to the sharp Milton keeper. More...

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Arts & Entertainment

Locals visit author J K Rowling at Winter Gardens

By Leigh Forster

October 23 - a day that should have been like any other day. People of all ages sat squirming in their seats at the Winter Gardens, gripped with anticipation. They laughed nervously, clutching their hands in their laps, and holding their breath. More...

Fine art and craft sale at Peel complex

Made By Hand, the annual fine art and craft sale, returns to the Peel Heritage Complex in time for the holiday shopping season. More than 30 local artisans will showcase their unique works in the Whitney Community Gallery to Dec. 31. More...

ICE SCULPTURES

Among the ice sculptures carved at the Bolton Business Improvement Area's event Friday night was one of Santa Claus. More...

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